For the first time, the Queensland-based auction house will embark on seven days of selling, comprising more than 1200 lots against the backdrop of a pandemic wreaking havoc.
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Fed Biz Sold to Stand at Highfield in Alberta
Multiple grade 1-placed, multiple graded stakes winner and track record-setter Fed Biz has been sold to Highfield Stock Farm near Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the farm announced Jan. 11.
Wells Bayou Set for Return in Louisiana at Fair Grounds
Considering that in his only other race at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Wells Bayou registered a clear victory in the Louisiana Derby (G2), choosing the New Orleans track for his racing return Jan. 16 off an extended layoff makes sense.
Fed Biz Sold to Highfield in Alberta
The son of Giant’s Causeway will stand for CA$4,000.
Flurry of Mega Millions lottery sales prompts officials to raise jackpot estimate
A rush of lottery ticket sales for the $600 million Mega Millions jackpot has prompted lottery officials to revise their estimate for the Tuesday night drawing to $615 million.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game
Flurry of Mega Millions lottery sales prompts officials to raise jackpot estimate
A rush of lottery ticket sales for the $600 million Mega Millions jackpot has prompted lottery officials to revise their estimate for the Tuesday night drawing to $615 million.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game
Shadwell's Lamutanaatty Wins Debut at Gulfstream Park
Shadwell Stable’s Lamutanaatty made a successful debut Jan. 9, when he was ridden to victory by Tyler Gaffalione at Gulfstream Park for trainer Chad Brown.
Americas Cardroom to Set New Record with $8 Million Venom Tournament
Americas Cardroom has upped the ante once again and increased the guarantee for its fourth Venom event to $8 million.
Americas Cardroom is set to host another potentially record-breaking Venom MTT, this time with an $8 million guarantee. (Image: Americas Cardroom)
The $2,650 MTT has been anything but a poison chalice since its first incarnation in 2019. Venom II was hailed as the “largest online poker tournament by a US-facing site” with a $6 million guarantee.
That record was broken last year when Venom III paid out more than $7 million. The fourth version of the event will add an additional $1 million to the guarantee and take it to $8 million.
Entain CEO Shay Segev Resigns Following MGM Resorts’ $11 Billion Takeover Bid
Shay Segev won’t lead Entain into a possible merger with MGM Resorts worth more than $11 billion. The current CEO has handed in his notice after being offered a new position at sports streaming platform DAZN.
Entain CEO Shay Segev has handed in his notice following a lucrative offer from sports streaming company DAZN. (Image: The Financial Times)
Entain hit the headlines last week when it confirmed MGM Resorts had made a takeover offer worth $11 billion. The informal proposal was rejected but there are rumors a revised offer may be made in the coming weeks.
Segev may not be around if that happens. The former Playtech executive joined Entain in 2016 after stints at Playtech and Gala Coral. He took over from Kenneth Alexander as CEO in July 2020 but is now moving on to pastures new.
Joseph Cheong Reaches $10M Guaranteed WSOPC Online Main Event Final Table
Joseph Cheong is closing in on another massive score as he is potentially one day away from winning the WSOPC Online Main Event. The World Series of Poker bracelet winner is one of nine players left still chasing a $1.2 million first place prize.
Can Joseph Cheong pull off another huge win? (Image: World Poker Tour)
Event #18 of the WSOP Winter Online Circuit series on GGPoker, a $10 million guaranteed tournament, attracted 6,395 entries, each costing $1,700. The winner of this massive online event will take home a gold WSOP Circuit ring and become quite wealthy. After two days of play, only nine remain, each guaranteed at least $123,106. An unknown player using the screen name “iownumind” busted in 10th place ($55,718), bubbling the final table in cruel fashion.
Alexandru Papazian from Romania called an all-in bet with pocket 3’s against “iownumind’s” pocket aces. The board ran out K-7-4-10, and then a lucky 3 on the river, setting up the final table. Papazian will enter play on Monday fifth in chips with 31 big blinds.
Thousand Words Retired to Spendthrift Farm
Thousand Words retires with four wins and a second from nine starts, with earnings of $327,500. He will stand for a “Share the Upside” fee of $10,000, or $7,500 on a standard stands and nurses contract.
Yoshida Sires First Reported Foal
WinStar Farm’s Yoshida sired his first reported foal when a colt was born at WinStar Jan. 9. Bred by Anastasie Astrid Christiansen-Croy, the bay colt, who arrived at 10:58 p.m., is out of the Monsun mare Gravata.
Spirits High Ahead of Keeneland January Sale Start
The Thoroughbred industry turned over the last pages on their 2020 calendars with a sigh of relief. With the promise of a forthcoming vaccine and a recovering global economy, many are hoping that 2021 will bring with it a return to normality.
Pletcher Scores Exacta in Rego Park Stakes
Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out a trio of contenders in the Jan. 10 Rego Park Stakes for New York-bred 3-year-olds, with Perfect Munnings besting Storm Shooter by two lengths to complete the exacta.
Thousand Words Retires to Spendthrift Farm
Thousand Words retires with four wins and a second from nine starts, with earnings of $327,500. He will stand for a “Share the Upside” fee of $10,000, or $7,500 on a standard stands and nurses contract.
Shedaresthedevil Back at Oaklawn to Begin 2021 Season
Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Shedaresthedevil returned to Oaklawn Park around 4 a.m. CT Jan. 9, according to co-owner Staton Flurry of Hot Springs, Ark.
Charlatan Likely to Make Next Start in Saudi Cup
Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) winner Charlatan will likely make his next start in the $20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh Feb. 20, trainer Bob Baffert told Santa Anita Park media Jan. 10.
Dubai Warrior Targets Start in Al Maktoum Challenge
The John Gosden-trained Dubai Warrior, a classy all-weather performer, is to fly out to Dubai in the coming days for an ambitious tilt at the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (G2) at Meydan Jan. 21.
New Year Brings New Challenges for Brown
Bluegrass basketball fans might recall the 2009-10 University of Kentucky men’s basketball season when coach John Calipari had five players on that squad who were taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. Chad Brown can relate to that experience.
Half Brother to Sea of Class Scores at Deauville
Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton may have required extra time to dispose of Rotherham United in the FA Cup third round Jan. 9, but the Goodison Park manager suffered no such anxiety as his colors were carried to success by Honor And Pleasure at Deauville.